… Maine’s renewable energy landscape is poised for big changes. Legislation passed into law in June … targets and an ambitious renewable portfolio standard. In this interview, Dylan Voorhees, climate and clean energy director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, explainswhat the new laws mean for the state, and what brought about the shift in policy. 2880 Maine …
… Regulatory changes to the SecuritiesAct in 2016 enabled crowdinvesting, an idea that can usher in a new era of inclusive project … industry. We need to envision a democratized clean energy future, with renewable energy and climatesolution projects originated and owned by the communities that use them. 6766 …
… The traditional water fund model, which has been used around the world, pools philanthropic and donor capital to support upstream … on this model by also aiming to quantify the pollution reductions from these restoration activities, then packaging and selling the reductions to municipalities in the watershed …
… In July, the state of Ohio passed its HB 6 energy bill, which authorizes $300 million in annual … also scales back the state’s clean energy targets. Now that HB 6 has been signed into law, whatchanges will it bring for stakeholders in the industry? 2880 What’s Next for Renewable …
… “Smart” contracts leverage blockchain technology to streamline and automate many of the most technical and … financial and logistical steps in smaller-scale solar development. Furthermore, smart contracts integrate peer-to-peer financial mechanisms, tapping into new capital pools for small …
… As food companies look to lower supply chain risk and reduce their ecological footprint, new strategies are emerging to increase adoption of sustainability practices among farmers. Several companies have begun using long-term contracts — purchase agreements guaranteeing offtake beyond an annual time horizon — to stabilize …
… If fusion technology can be successfully commercialized and integrated into the electric grid, it could go a long way toward addressing climatechange and future energy crises. A growing number of private enterprises are aiming to help demonstrate its practical viability. 2820 Fission to Fusion: Capital Is Flowing to the New Frontier in Nuclear …
… The city of Atlanta has new funds for green infrastructure. In January 2019, the city — in partnership with impact investing intermediary firm Quantified Ventures — closed a $14 million environmental …
… In May 2018, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched its online Technology Catalogue. If successful, this online marketplace for climate-friendly technologies can help close the climate finance gap. 2753 EBRD Web Portal …